Government Sources: Government expected to take a day or two more for announcing the name of the first Chief of Defence Staff. Appointments Committee of Cabinet to consider the names of the panel of military officers for the post. Army chief General Bipin Rawat’s name also in the list.
Cabinet Committee on Security clears Chief of Defence Staff post
Govt to announce new Chief of Defence Staff
22:42 December 24
18:34 December 24
Twitterati hail decision on CDS
As the Union Cabinet on Tuesday approved the Chief of Defence Staff's (CDS) post and its charter and duties, Twitter users hailed the government's decision.
While a few hazarded a guess as to who would be the first CDS, many others favoured a five-star General or equivalent to man the post.
#Chief of Defence Staff trended on Twitter with 4,350 tweets.
One user wrote: "According to one TV channel, General Bipin Rawat could be the first CDS."
Another user said: "Ohh... relieved... This is a good decision. 4STAR. This means, CDS will not be 1st among equals! Thank you @narendramodi @rajnathsingh and @AmitShah ji."
One user commented: "CDS should be five-star rank & must not be "first among the equals". Give CDS a Cabinet Minister rank. Very good news...."
"It should be a 5-star at any cost," remarked another user.
One user wished to know the appointment process for the post.
The CDS will head the Department of Military Affairs proposed to be created under the Defence Ministry. He will function as its Secretary. The 4-star General will draw salary equivalent to the service chiefs.
18:19 December 24
A high level meeting which was underway in Home Ministry and was attended by NSA Ajit Doval, Army Chief Bipin Rawat, LG J&K GC Murmu, DG CRPF RR Bhatnagar and J&K police has ended.
17:14 December 24
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The decision to create CDS is a major step towards bringing about jointmanship between the Armed Forces.
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) December 24, 2019 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="
With this decision the Govt. has fulfilled the commitment given by the PM Shri @narendramodi from the ramparts of Red Fort during his Independence Day speech this year.
">The decision to create CDS is a major step towards bringing about jointmanship between the Armed Forces.
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) December 24, 2019
With this decision the Govt. has fulfilled the commitment given by the PM Shri @narendramodi from the ramparts of Red Fort during his Independence Day speech this year.The decision to create CDS is a major step towards bringing about jointmanship between the Armed Forces.
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) December 24, 2019
With this decision the Govt. has fulfilled the commitment given by the PM Shri @narendramodi from the ramparts of Red Fort during his Independence Day speech this year.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh tweeted: In a historic decision for ushering in reforms in higher defence management in the country, the Government has decided to create a post of Chief of Defence Staff and to create a Department of Military Affairs, within the Ministry of Defence (MoD).
16:16 December 24
CDS to act as 'Principal Military Adviser' to Defence Minister
Government Sources: Chief of Defence Staff will act as Principal Military Adviser to Defence Minister on tri-services matters.
The three Chiefs will continue to advise Defence Minister on matters exclusively concerning their respective services.
- CDS post would be held by a four-star General and he would not be eligible to hold any Government office after demitting the office of CDS.
- He will also not hold any private employment without prior approval for a period of 5 years after the demitting office of CDS.
- The department of military affairs under the Chief of Defence Staff will facilitate the restructuring of military commands for optimal utilization of resources by bringing about jointness in operations, including through the establishment of joint/theatre commands.
- Chief of Defence Staff will also have a second role, will be the permanent Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee. In this role, the CDS will be supported by the Integrated Defence Staff.
16:12 December 24
CDS will not exercise any military command
Government Sources: The Chief of Defence Staff will not exercise any military command, including over the three Service Chiefs.
16:09 December 24
Armed forces will fall under the ambit of Department of Military Affairs, headed by CDS
Government Sources: Armed forces will fall under the ambit of the Department of Military Affairs, which will have appropriate expertise to manage military affairs.
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) will head it.
The Dept of Military Affairs will have an appropriate mix of civilian and military officers.
16:04 December 24
CDS to be a 'four-star' General and also head the Department of Military Affairs
Union Minister Prakash Javadekar: Government has approved the creation of the post of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS).
The officer to be appointed as Chief of Defence Staff will be a four-star General and will also head the Department of military affairs
15:22 December 24
Centre to appoint Bipin Rawat as CDS; announcement to be made shortly
Centre has cleared the name of Gen Bipin Rawat as the country's first CDS. Official announcement expected in Cabinet briefing shortly.
15:14 December 24
Cabinet Committee on Security approves creation of chief of defence staff
The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) on Tuesday approved the creation of a chief of defence staff (CDS), who will be the single-point military adviser to the government as suggested by the Kargil Review Committee in 1999, official sources said.
The CCS also approved the report of a high-level committee, headed by National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, which finalised responsibilities and the enabling framework for the CDS, they said.
In a landmark military reform, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 15 announced that India will have a CDS as head of the tri-services.
Days after the prime minister's announcement, an Implementation Committee headed by Doval was appointed to finalise an enabling framework and determine the exact responsibilities for the CDS.
13:26 December 24
Centre to make announcement regarding India's first CDS shortly
New Delhi: The Centre is shortly expected to make the announcement regarding the charter of duties for the Chief of Defence Staff and the officer to be appointed for the post.
The officer appointed for the post of Chief of Defence Staff is expected to be responsible for creating synergy in operations and finances for the armed forces.
The CDS is expected to be the main point of contact between the armed forces and the government on the issues related to the armed forces.
The high-level meeting was held at the Union Home Ministry today, which started around 1 p.m.
The high-level meeting will also be discussed the security situation in newly created Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory and to prepare a roadmap to keep the region peaceful.
National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Home Secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla, Special Advisor K. Vijay Kumar, Army Chief General Bipin Rawat, IB Chief Arvind Kumar, J&K Director General of Police Dilbag Singh, CRPF Director General R. R. Bhatnagar and BSF Director General V.K. Johri were among those who attended the meeting.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had made the announcement about the creation of the new office of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) on August 15 in his Independence Day speech.
22:42 December 24
Government Sources: Government expected to take a day or two more for announcing the name of the first Chief of Defence Staff. Appointments Committee of Cabinet to consider the names of the panel of military officers for the post. Army chief General Bipin Rawat’s name also in the list.
18:34 December 24
Twitterati hail decision on CDS
As the Union Cabinet on Tuesday approved the Chief of Defence Staff's (CDS) post and its charter and duties, Twitter users hailed the government's decision.
While a few hazarded a guess as to who would be the first CDS, many others favoured a five-star General or equivalent to man the post.
#Chief of Defence Staff trended on Twitter with 4,350 tweets.
One user wrote: "According to one TV channel, General Bipin Rawat could be the first CDS."
Another user said: "Ohh... relieved... This is a good decision. 4STAR. This means, CDS will not be 1st among equals! Thank you @narendramodi @rajnathsingh and @AmitShah ji."
One user commented: "CDS should be five-star rank & must not be "first among the equals". Give CDS a Cabinet Minister rank. Very good news...."
"It should be a 5-star at any cost," remarked another user.
One user wished to know the appointment process for the post.
The CDS will head the Department of Military Affairs proposed to be created under the Defence Ministry. He will function as its Secretary. The 4-star General will draw salary equivalent to the service chiefs.
18:19 December 24
A high level meeting which was underway in Home Ministry and was attended by NSA Ajit Doval, Army Chief Bipin Rawat, LG J&K GC Murmu, DG CRPF RR Bhatnagar and J&K police has ended.
17:14 December 24
-
The decision to create CDS is a major step towards bringing about jointmanship between the Armed Forces.
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) December 24, 2019 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="
With this decision the Govt. has fulfilled the commitment given by the PM Shri @narendramodi from the ramparts of Red Fort during his Independence Day speech this year.
">The decision to create CDS is a major step towards bringing about jointmanship between the Armed Forces.
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) December 24, 2019
With this decision the Govt. has fulfilled the commitment given by the PM Shri @narendramodi from the ramparts of Red Fort during his Independence Day speech this year.The decision to create CDS is a major step towards bringing about jointmanship between the Armed Forces.
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) December 24, 2019
With this decision the Govt. has fulfilled the commitment given by the PM Shri @narendramodi from the ramparts of Red Fort during his Independence Day speech this year.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh tweeted: In a historic decision for ushering in reforms in higher defence management in the country, the Government has decided to create a post of Chief of Defence Staff and to create a Department of Military Affairs, within the Ministry of Defence (MoD).
16:16 December 24
CDS to act as 'Principal Military Adviser' to Defence Minister
Government Sources: Chief of Defence Staff will act as Principal Military Adviser to Defence Minister on tri-services matters.
The three Chiefs will continue to advise Defence Minister on matters exclusively concerning their respective services.
- CDS post would be held by a four-star General and he would not be eligible to hold any Government office after demitting the office of CDS.
- He will also not hold any private employment without prior approval for a period of 5 years after the demitting office of CDS.
- The department of military affairs under the Chief of Defence Staff will facilitate the restructuring of military commands for optimal utilization of resources by bringing about jointness in operations, including through the establishment of joint/theatre commands.
- Chief of Defence Staff will also have a second role, will be the permanent Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee. In this role, the CDS will be supported by the Integrated Defence Staff.
16:12 December 24
CDS will not exercise any military command
Government Sources: The Chief of Defence Staff will not exercise any military command, including over the three Service Chiefs.
16:09 December 24
Armed forces will fall under the ambit of Department of Military Affairs, headed by CDS
Government Sources: Armed forces will fall under the ambit of the Department of Military Affairs, which will have appropriate expertise to manage military affairs.
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) will head it.
The Dept of Military Affairs will have an appropriate mix of civilian and military officers.
16:04 December 24
CDS to be a 'four-star' General and also head the Department of Military Affairs
Union Minister Prakash Javadekar: Government has approved the creation of the post of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS).
The officer to be appointed as Chief of Defence Staff will be a four-star General and will also head the Department of military affairs
15:22 December 24
Centre to appoint Bipin Rawat as CDS; announcement to be made shortly
Centre has cleared the name of Gen Bipin Rawat as the country's first CDS. Official announcement expected in Cabinet briefing shortly.
15:14 December 24
Cabinet Committee on Security approves creation of chief of defence staff
The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) on Tuesday approved the creation of a chief of defence staff (CDS), who will be the single-point military adviser to the government as suggested by the Kargil Review Committee in 1999, official sources said.
The CCS also approved the report of a high-level committee, headed by National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, which finalised responsibilities and the enabling framework for the CDS, they said.
In a landmark military reform, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 15 announced that India will have a CDS as head of the tri-services.
Days after the prime minister's announcement, an Implementation Committee headed by Doval was appointed to finalise an enabling framework and determine the exact responsibilities for the CDS.
13:26 December 24
Centre to make announcement regarding India's first CDS shortly
New Delhi: The Centre is shortly expected to make the announcement regarding the charter of duties for the Chief of Defence Staff and the officer to be appointed for the post.
The officer appointed for the post of Chief of Defence Staff is expected to be responsible for creating synergy in operations and finances for the armed forces.
The CDS is expected to be the main point of contact between the armed forces and the government on the issues related to the armed forces.
The high-level meeting was held at the Union Home Ministry today, which started around 1 p.m.
The high-level meeting will also be discussed the security situation in newly created Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory and to prepare a roadmap to keep the region peaceful.
National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Home Secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla, Special Advisor K. Vijay Kumar, Army Chief General Bipin Rawat, IB Chief Arvind Kumar, J&K Director General of Police Dilbag Singh, CRPF Director General R. R. Bhatnagar and BSF Director General V.K. Johri were among those who attended the meeting.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had made the announcement about the creation of the new office of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) on August 15 in his Independence Day speech.
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Govt to announce new Chief of Defence Staff
New Delhi: The central government is expected to shortly announce the Chief of Defence Staff(CDS) and the Charter of duties for the Chief of Defence Staff.
National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor GC Murmu, Army Chief General Bipin Rawat and CRPF DG Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar have reached Home Ministry for a high level meeting.
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Last Updated : Dec 26, 2019, 12:44 PM IST
